Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hyung-young met with French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard on June 17 at 11 a.m. local time in Paris.
The two ministers, who last met during Pégard's visit to South Korea in April, discussed ways to enhance cooperation in culture, arts, and industry, reaffirming the close friendship between the two countries ahead of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the upcoming Lumière Summit in September.
Both ministers agreed that the Lumière Summit would serve as a significant milestone for the global film and video industry. They committed to maintaining close collaboration and dialogue in the lead-up to the event.
Choi proposed that the two countries explore joint strategies to overcome various challenges facing the film industry due to recent changes in the industrial landscape, to which Pégard responded positively.
Choi stated, "This year marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Although geographically distant, we have been actively exchanging ideas as if we were neighbors, which is very meaningful. I believe we will deepen our ties through comprehensive cooperation in culture, arts, and related industries."
During his visit to France, Choi also met with leaders of prominent cultural institutions, including the President of the National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC), the Director of the National Library, and the Director of the Guimet Museum, to discuss ongoing exchanges and cooperation between the two nations. The day before, he met with UNESCO Secretary-General Khaled El-Ashry to pledge cooperation for the successful hosting of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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